answersLogoWhite

0

Insects usually have 2 compound eyes but their vision has two distinct organs:

  • compound eyes, which are made up of multiple lenses and cell groups (ommatidia) ranging in number from 2 to over 10,000 per eye in the dragonfly.
  • simple eyes (ocelli) which have light detecting cells of various complexity, the simplest being "eye spots" or pigment pits. Many insects such as flies and wasps have 3 ocelli in a group between their compound eyes.

(see the related link for more information on insect vision)

User Avatar

Wiki User

13y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What has hair on its eyes?

Many insects have hair on their eyes- the best example is a honey bee but many butterflies, flies and hoverflies also have hairy eyes. LordV


Where are butterfly eyes?

Butterfly eyes are located on their head, typically on the front part called the face. They have compound eyes, which are made up of many tiny lenses that allow them to see a wide range of colors and detect movement.


How many tentacles does a butterfly have?

Butterflies don't have any tentacles. Butterflies have: six legs, three body parts, two compound eyes and two antennae.


How can butterflies see through your eyes?

They can't see through your eyes


Do blue morpho butterflies have eyes?

yes


What kind of eye does butterfly have?

Butterflies have compound eyes.


What is the name of a butterflies' multi-faceted eyes?

The multi-faceted eyes of an insect are officially known as compound eyes.


Do butterflies have eye lashes?

The honeybee has five eyes, they are: COMPOUND EYE-two compound eyes each eye is made up of 1000s of light sensitive cells which help the bee understand colour, light and directional information from the suns ultra violet rays. SIMPLE EYE- three simple eyes that are arranged in a triangle on the head.the simple eyes are called "ocelli" they mostly help the bee determine the amount of light present.


Do butterflies make you blind if you rub they're wings then rub your eyes?

No, butterflies do not make you blind if you rub their wings and then rub your eyes. However, rubbing your eyes after touching any insect can introduce potential irritants or allergens that could cause discomfort or infection, so it's best to wash your hands thoroughly before touching your face.


What are the characteristics of an adult?

Adult butterflies have six legs and bilateral symmetry. In addition, adult butterflies have wings, as well as compound eyes.


Are the beetle eyes compound?

Yes, so do grasshoppers, butterflies, and ants.


What type of eye do butterfly have simple or compound?

Butterflies have compound eyes.